Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

Chapter 286 Newspaper

On an auspicious day, Zhu Wuyao once again visited Beixuan City.

The time and day were chosen perfectly.

There were quite a few customers buying books in front of the Ink Trace Bookstore. It must have been the release date of the new issue of Canglang Anthology. Zhu Wuyao's eyes lit up immediately when he spotted the book "Ten Thousand Volumes of Book Reviews".

This thing is good.

Isn't this the prototype of a newspaper?

It's a pity that the production capacity is not up to par, so the cost cannot be reduced, resulting in a limited coverage.

The company owes its current scale largely to Gu Lang's business acumen, which led to its initial promotional efforts involving substantial financial investment.

I've developed the habit of always adding a book review when reading an article.

Zhu Wuyao had just entered the Ink Trace Bookstore when, instead of immediately discussing the manuscript, he took out some copper coins and said:

"Let me see this 'Ten Thousand Book Reviews'."

Old Zhou did not reveal the relationship between Zhu Wuyao and the bookstore in public. He smiled and personally handed over a book review, his eyes seemingly filled with an uncontrollable expectation.

Zhu Wuyao received the book reviews and immediately began to read them without hesitation.

She flipped through the pages extremely quickly.

After quickly skimming through the entire book, I fell into deep thought.

Upon entering the inner hall and meeting Mr. Li, before Li Fuwei could even ask for the manuscript, the first question was asked:

Why are there only book reviews on the "Ten Thousand Book Reviews" platform?

Li Fuwei was somewhat puzzled by the question and asked in return:

"What else should be included in those ten thousand book reviews?"

He then suddenly realized:

"Oh, I get it. You mean that many people are reading these 10,000 book reviews, and you can use that to praise a certain novel?"

"Actually, some people have come to us, willing to pay money to have their articles published in Wan Juan Book Review and gain some fame."

"But Young Master Gu rejected it."

"The reason why 'Ten Thousand Book Reviews' is so popular is because the reviews are objective. If it becomes a matter of whoever has more money can influence the reviews, then it loses its value."

Zhu Wuyao knew he had misunderstood.

This thing is used for more than just "book recommendation".

"Didn't you ever think of including some strange and wonderful stories from the cultivation world?"

"Or perhaps some interesting tales from the mortal world?"

Li Fuwei was stunned for a moment.

Before he could figure it out, a figure suddenly appeared—it was Gu Lang!

"Miss Zhu, your idea is brilliant!!"

Gu Lang grabbed Zhu Wuyao's sleeve, and the long-awaited reunion almost brought tears to his eyes.

But now is not the time for reminiscing.

He had only overheard a snippet, but immediately grasped the key point and said:

"What I'm saying is that these 10,000 book reviews are getting less and less right. Over the years, they've become more and more limited, and it feels like a second 'Canglang Anthology' has been published!"

"The articles are all submitted by others, and then we select the suitable ones for inclusion."

"There are even some that are secondary creations based on the original text, which have clearly become another collection of articles!"

Zhu Wuyao just discovered it.

On Wan Juan Book Review, there were even "fan fiction" entries, which was completely different from her initial expectations.

It's just like how Mohen Bookstore has added another new section in addition to completed novels and serialized novels.

It's no wonder Gu Lang couldn't think of that.

In my previous life, there were things similar to newspapers, but they never reached a significant scale. Ultimately, this was because the level of productivity was not developed enough, and the supporting facilities were not complete.

To truly become a newspaper, a large workforce is needed to gather fresh news from various locations, ensure timely information delivery, and establish physical stores in various places.

Most importantly, without a mountain of gold to back them up, the initial investment alone can bankrupt them.

And you won't make money anytime soon.

If one were to think purely from a business perspective, one would never intentionally consider such a thankless and arduous endeavor.

Newspapers are not part of the business sector.

Its predecessor was the official gazette, which was used to convey government orders; in the West, it was used to report shipping schedules and business information.

Li Fuwei understood Zhu Wuyao's meaning. He thought about it more deeply and immediately realized that it would be extremely difficult to accomplish this.

Putting all that aside, how easy is it for rumors to spread in the cultivation world?

If it touches on the interests of a sect, their small Ink Trace Bookstore really can't afford to offend them. Even the Gu Family Business Group wouldn't risk going against the entire cultivation world over this matter.

After these details were explained, Gu Lang calmed down.

But the folding fan in his hand kept waving faster and faster.

He was clearly not at peace with himself.

"To sit and watch the gold mine but be unable to set foot on it is truly an irresistible temptation."

While Li Fuwei had considered the difficulty of this matter more deeply, Gu Lang had considered the bigger picture. He knew, of course, that if this matter succeeded, the significance of Mohen Bookstore would extend far beyond just the bookstore itself.

But to be honest, he knew the importance of things and knew that he couldn't manage such a large operation with his Foundation Establishment stage abilities alone.

Even with the addition of Elder Li and Elder Zhou... yes, these two still can't be too outspoken.

Zhu Wuyao suggested, "Why not take it one step at a time? Trying to get involved in the cultivation world right now is asking for too much."

"The amusing tales of the mortal world can always be a good thing."

Li Fuwei asked curiously, "What's the significance of this?"

Gu Lang sat down in the chair and asked the second question:

"Moreover, Wan Juan Book Reviews are usually just book reviews. I'm afraid that if we suddenly change them to other content, our readers won't accept them!"

Isn’t this a coincidence!

Zhu Wuyao smiled, took out a scroll of manuscript, and said:

"We can combine the content of the book with real events, so that it won't seem abrupt. Then we can gradually adjust the proportion of content in the book reviews and transform the book gradually."

You should know that the Gu family business has practically everything it needs.

Although Mohen Bookstore is not widely distributed, the Gu family's business empire is filled with escort agencies, spice shops, clothing stores, and so on.

Moreover, Gu's Trading Company is not just a simple trading company.

It is also a powerful family force in the cultivation world.

Moreover, Gu Lang treats business as an art, and he also has a chivalrous spirit. His book, "Ten Thousand Book Reviews," has already made a name for itself and gained the trust of readers.

It's no wonder Gu Lang was moved.

Among all the businesses in the Gu family business, his branch was clearly inferior, far inferior to Gu Ying, who controlled the escort agency.

Compared to those auction houses that have ventured into the cultivation world, the difference is even greater.

But if what Miss Zhu said could come to fruition, it would be a qualitative leap, and the prestige of Mohen Bookstore would be greatly enhanced.

The key to the problem lies in—

One cannot gain power on one's own. Convincing one's own family to support one's idea will inevitably lead to the division of benefits. This idea was proposed by oneself, but whether it will ultimately fall into one's own hands is uncertain.

Therefore, as Miss Zhu said, they should keep trying until they make a name for themselves, and then report to their family for support if they want to take things further or offend someone.

With these thoughts in mind, Gu Lang eagerly took the manuscript from Zhu Wuyao.

The book title was prominently displayed—

Rebirth of the Fake Heiress: Taming Beasts and Becoming King